Events sponsored by Decoding Dyslexia CA (DDCA) are indicated on the events calendar. Local events held by other organizations may also be listed that may be of interest to our members. DDCA does not endorse any specific program or company.
SPEAKER: Michael E. Jewell, an Orange County attorney who practices educational law
Mr. Jewell will discuss special education law, learning disabilities, dyslexia and AB 1369 and how these impact students and schools.
This is a free event, but we would appreciate it you would please register in advance.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
FREE TRAINING! Learn how to read and understand an Individual Education Program (IEP). We will go over the sections on California’s IEP Form so you know what to make sure is complete and where to focus.
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: Monday, December 10, 2018
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Snacks included!)
Do you need an accommodation?
Please email Hongyu Min at hmin@dredf.org to request an accommodation (e.g., Sign Language Interpreter, Real Time Captioning, materials in alternative formats) at least three (3) business days before the training
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This conference is designed for teachers, practitioners and parents to help them learn to identify, understand, and provide evidence-based teaching for students who have dyslexia and dyscalculia. Participants will learn the latest genetic studies as a basis for understanding current practices for assessment and intervention. The focus of these discussions will be for school-age students.
Our Speakers:
Laurie Cutting, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Special Education, Psychology, Radiology, and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Erik Willcutt, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Director of Clinical Training in the clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Bonnie Singer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Founder/CEO of Architects For Learning, where she trains educators, consults with schools worldwide and directs a staff in the Boston area that provides academic intervention, assessment, and consultation services
Kelly Cartwright, Ph.D., Kelly Cartwright is a professor of psychology, neuroscience, and teacher preparation at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA.
Transition from high school to college is a critical time in a student’s life and may be particularly challenging for students with learning disabilities.* Most students, and their parents, are not aware of the many resources available that may help students maximize their chances for a successful college experience. This informative and engaging conference, designed specifically for students with disabilities who plan to attend a two- or four-year college, will provide students, parents and professionals with valuable information and resources to help prepare students as they transition to college and to ensure that the years ahead are successful ones.
Conference highlights:
- Tips for Student Success
- Finding the “Right” College
- Assistive Technology Demonstrations
- Student Panel
- Information Booths
- Lunch and Materials Included
All students under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
*Conference appropriate for students with a Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), High Functioning Autism and/or ADHD, planning to attend a two-or four-year college.
Presented by PHP’s Assistive Technology Specialists, Jan Tuber, M.A, and Debbie Drennan, MSW.
EdRev Expo is an annual event with a unique focus on the 1 in 5 students with learning and attention differences, often compounded by anxiety and depression. Now entering its 11th year, EdRev Expo combines education sessions, resources and consultations with a celebratory community day at the ballpark. It is the only event of its kind that brings together the whole community—students, parents, educators and professionals—to share experiences and resources, and make new connections.
Don’t miss these sessions on dyslexia!
Presented by:
Amy Rotundo, District Data & Curriculum Coordinator at Lyncourt UFSD
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
When behavior interferes with learning: connecting the dots between disability and mental health needs at school
Where: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA (campus is at Ashby BART station)
The Bernard Osher Foundation Education Center, First Floor
Date: Monday, May 13, 2019
Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm (Snacks included!)
Do you need an accommodation?
Please email Hongyu Min at hmin@dredf.org to request an accommodation (e.g., Sign Language Interpreter, Real Time Captioning, materials in alternative formats) at least three (3) business days before the training
November 3, 2021 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn from an expert about Dyslexia and what interventions really work. Emma will show us what Barton, Orton-Gillingham and Slingerland interventions should look like and the science behind how they work. Learn the similarities and differences of these 3 major literacy programs and methodologies to decide if one is right for your child or student.
Emma Elizalde is the past President of NorCal International Dyslexia Association. She currently works as a Reading Specialist at Town School for Boys in San Francisco. She also has a private practice where she works with students who have language-based challenges. She previously worked as a 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher at North Bridge Academy. She holds a Certificate in Education Therapy from Holy Names University, a Master’s in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a B.A. in Psychology and Education from Mount Holyoke College.